Peoria Festivals and Special Events

Peoria is known for its signature festivals and events! This page gives an overview and summary of the city's featured special events which are held every year. For specific event information, please visit https://www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

Admission and parking are free when you bring canned food to benefit St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance.

All-American Festival

Peoria Sports Complex

A decades-long tradition, the city of Peoria hosts a July 4th All-American Festival each year at the Peoria Sports Complex in celebration of Independence Day.

This family-friendly affair features everything from fireworks, the annual cornhole tournament, eating contests, multiple stages of music and food, games and water activities for kids of all ages.

Old World Oktoberfest

Centennial Plaza

Join us every year in October for an annual celebration of German food and culture! Peoria's Oktoberfest features live Festmusik straight from Germany, German food including Brats, Pretzels, Beer and more! There are fun competitions with prizes, rides and amusement for all ages, and vendors offering assorted products. Don't miss this!

¡Somos Peoria!

Old Town Peoria at Peoria & Grand Avenues

Along with the award-winning bands, festival goers will be able to enjoy live music and entertainment, a delicious variety of traditional foods, arts and crafts shopping and an activity zone that may include inflatables, carnival rides, Rock wall, face painters and more. A cigar bar, beer and margaritas will also be available.

Halloween Monster Bash

Peoria Sports Complex

You'll have so much fun, it's "scary!" Not only do we feature the great activities below,
but this is a great, safe place for your children's Halloween fun.

Free admission with canned food item(s) to help support The St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank Alliance.Some activities require a minimal fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Old Town Holiday Festival & Gingerbread House Competition

Old Town Peoria, Peoria and Grand Avenues

The City of Peoria invites the community out to enjoy the annual Old Town Holiday Festival. Take a stroll through Old Town Peoria and enjoy all the holiday activities. Presented by Sears Vacations, the event will feature live entertainment, a visit from Santa, 20 tons of snow, crafters market, kid zone and a choral contest. The festival will take place south of Peoria and Grand avenues. Parking and admission are free. Some activities have a nominal fee. Food and beverage concessions will be available for purchase.

Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria: complied with rules, imagination, creativity, degree of difficulty and overall appearance. Certificates will be awarded to first through third places in each category for each division. There will be a $100 grand prize awarded for the Best Overall Large House and $50 for Best Overall Mini House. The houses will be on display during the Old Town Holiday Festival.